This is an important guide — every parent, grandparent, or caregiver has this question: Where can kids eat free or cheap in the Iowa City area?
Some nights, no one wants to cook, and if you can get the kids’ meals free that is even better! Whether you are ordering for dine-in or take-out, before you head out to eat with your family, check our guide and see which Iowa City area restaurants have free meals or great deals for kids.
Where Can Kids Eat Free (or Cheap!) in the Iowa City Area?
Specials are subject to change at any time. Please double-check with individual restaurants to be sure specials are still valid.
Monday
Village Inn (map)
When: Mondays
What: Kids 10 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free
Tuesday
Mellow Mushroom (map)
When: Tuesdays, starting at 5:30 p.m.
What: $5 single topping small pizzas
Pizza Ranch (Iowa City and North Liberty locations)
When: Tuesdays
What: 1 free kids’ meal with purchase of an adult entree
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Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free
Hy-Vee Market Grille (all locations)
When: Tuesdays
What: Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entree
Wednesday
Applebee’s (map)
When: Wednesdays, starting at 4 p.m.
What: 99 cent kids’ meals
Frida Kahlo (Solon – map)
When: Wednesdays, dine-in only
What: Kids eat free
Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free
Thursday
Casa Azul (Coralville –map)
When: Thursdays
What: Kids eat free with purchase of an adult meal
Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free
Friday
Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free
Saturday
Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free
Z’mariks Noodle Cafe (map)
When: Saturday
What: Kids eat free
Sunday
Flannigan’s
When: Sundays
What: Kids eat free (You can also get a free plate of fresh fruit for the littles. Just ask if your server doesn’t automatically bring it.)
Bonuses: Free popcorn and great adult entrée specials
Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free
Did we miss your favorite restaurant special? Shout it out in the comments below!
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